The Transportation Services Division will be performing a number of maintenance activities on the Don Valley Parkway this weekend. In order to undertake this work safely, a full closure of the Don Valley Parkway will be required.

The Don Valley Parkway will be closed in both directions from Highway 401 to the Gardiner Expressway from Saturday, May 13 at 2 a.m. to Monday, May 15 at 5 a.m.

Specific activities that will be undertaken during the closure include:

road resurfacing in various locations

demolition work at the Leaside Bridge

TTC track beam replacement at the Bloor Viaduct

spring catchbasin cleaning (required to ensure proper drainage)

pavement markings and sign maintenance

guiderail and asphalt repair

grass-cutting and garbage pick-up

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera maintenance

RESCU sensor installation at various locations on the Don Valley Parkway

expressway sweeping operations.

“The work that we are doing this weekend on the Don Valley Parkway is important maintenance work to keep the roadway in a state of good repair,” said Gary Welsh, General Manager, Transportation Services, City of Toronto. “The amount and detailed nature of this maintenance work meant that a series of overnight closures was not a good option. Therefore, after careful consideration, the only feasible option was a weekend closure.”

During the closure, motorists can use Victoria Park Avenue and Don Mills Road as alternate routes. Whenever possible, the public is encouraged to consider using public transit as a convenient alternative.

For further information about other road closures, check with Transportation Services’ Road Info line at 416-599-9090 or visit the City’s website at http://www.toronto.ca/transportation.